AU - Muswellbrook - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

BOMAREA (1) above average mare resuming with excellent first-up stats. Looked forward enough when second in a searching 5f trial at Taree. Proven here and must be kept safe. ZOE SHARK (2) comes out of a decent contest after failing to close off when ninth over 6f at Wyong. Shae Wilkes goes back on and she drops back to her favoured trip. Top-three player. BOSS (10) two runs back have been okay and will relish the fast tempo today. Covered ground from the draw when a battling sixth over 5f at Gosford. Buckley sticks and he gets a much better setup for this. RIVKIN (4) resumes for the new stable after doing the bulk of his racing in Victoria. Scored a smart 5f trial win at Wyong on December 23. Proven at this trip and the visors go on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, won by 0.9 len at Inverell Inv Shorts Bm82 January 1 over 5 ¼f defeating Dis Is Heaven carrying 118lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Intervarsity carrying 122lbs at $15. Talented sprinting mare who should prove too strong for these. 1st Pick 6 Hellcibell Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Non Runner T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	200	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, won by 0.9 len at Inverell Inv Shorts Bm82 January 1 over 5 ¼f defeating Dis Is Heaven carrying 118lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Intervarsity carrying 122lbs at $15. Talented sprinting mare who should prove too strong for these.
2	Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on December 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Oryx with 126lbs at $12. The race before that second last in a small field at Gosford Cond Bm68 on December 4 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Still Alice carrying 133lbs at $14. Deep into the prep and well placed over this trip. 2nd Pick 2 Zoe Shark Jockey: Shae Wilkes Trainer: Paul Perry J: Shae Wilkes T: Paul Perry	128	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on December 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Oryx with 126lbs at $12. The race before that second last in a small field at Gosford Cond Bm68 on December 4 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Still Alice carrying 133lbs at $14. Deep into the prep and well placed over this trip.
10	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on December 7 over 5f, 5 len behind Zoutastic with 129lbs at $16. Last start 6th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on December 28 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Valilee with 128lbs at $51. Should be at peak fitness now and gets a better setup. 3rd Pick 10 Boss Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: Adam Duggan J: Grant Buckley T: Adam Duggan	109	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on December 7 over 5f, 5 len behind Zoutastic with 129lbs at $16. Last start 6th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on December 28 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Valilee with 128lbs at $51. Should be at peak fitness now and gets a better setup.

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